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Old 15-08-2011, 04:57 PM
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Does anyone no where I can get a pop gazebo or a cheap car shelter.

Had a look on ebay but not really anything on there of the size i want. Needs to be sort of 4 x 2 metres!

Would get a cover but its too much hassle and would be easier with a shelter!
Old 15-08-2011, 05:01 PM
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I tend to venture into the nearest woodland to find my materials.

What you want are 8 sturdy logs from which to build a frame, i then recommend using layer upon layer of evergreen brances and fens to create the walls and roof

Further information on building shelters can be found here-

http://beargrylls.com/
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Originally Posted by Fordmad!
Does anyone no where I can get a pop gazebo or a cheap car shelter.

Had a look on ebay but not really anything on there of the size i want. Needs to be sort of 4 x 2 metres!

Would get a cover but its too much hassle and would be easier with a shelter!
i got one from these guys, was very good quality.
you can just about see it in the picture, better going for canvas as the plastic ones go to shit in the sun

http://www.canvas-nylon.co.uk/

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It needs to be just a little bit bigger then the car as i have a double drive so theres not much room when i park my van on there aswell
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buy a fiamma awning for the side of the van
if you get a decent one it just winds out with a handle, great for trackdays, camping etc.
Old 15-08-2011, 06:25 PM
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we got this one off ebay 80quid ,new cover and just needed fab up some new bars

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I could do with that! Bargain for Ł80! Decent car cover is Ł150!
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cheap gazebo from argos for Ł14, side panels can be made from tarp for about a tenner, or side panels for Ł30.
cheap as you like.
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try a carcoon they are the best but not cheap, and even do one for outside too!
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what is it to do??
permenent storage then the one in the back of the ovlov pic would be best, ive seen people use them for years but still not ideal forever
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I have no drive so it would be a permanent soloution unless i move anytime soon!2
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you put you car in them and inflate, then you can leave for as long as you like and your car is protected!
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I got this at attwools colemans event shelter worked good untill it blew into next door mini bus
now just use a carcoon only problem i find is unless youve just washed the car anything on it could scratch
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